Best Hal Young Podcasts (2026)

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Teaching “Adulting” – MBFLP 234 (New Year Replay)

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Teaching Adulting: How to Prepare Teens for Real-Life Responsibility (Replay) Studies show that young adults are often not prepared for adult independence. Psychologists say the current generation is growing up slowly, and some even say “Twenty-five is the new fifteen”!* But if our parents and grandparents were functioning adults at 18 or 20, why c…

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MBFLP – Choosing Meaningful Gifts for the Family (Holiday Replay) 28:37

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Choosing Meaningful Gifts for the Family We like the whole giving-and-receiving tradition of Christmas because it celebrates God’s greatest gift – His Son, bringing His grace — and face it, it’s just fun! But sometimes we get discouraged at not just the commercialization of the holiday, but how thoughtless and mechanical that gift buying can become…

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Gift Giving in a Big Family – MBFLP 273 (Holiday Replay) 19:18

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This week we’re talking about gift giving – it’s Biblical, you know! But how do you manage it without being immersed in the commercialism of a secular holiday, while glorifying God and having fun together? We’ve found that being more intentional and deliberate in choosing gifts and even in how we open them together, and encouraging our children to …

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Inspired Generosity Awards 2025: The Winners Are… 46:47

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Crazy Good Turns received more than 500 nominations from listeners like you seeking to recognize organizations that are helping others. In this show, we reveal five winners selected to receive a $10,000 grant. They are: The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation: Founded by a man who was wrongly imprisoned for sixteen years. Since being exonerated, he's used …

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MBFLP – Celebrating Thanksgiving (Holiday Replay) 30:34

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Celebrating Thanksgiving: Christ-Centered Traditions & History Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie Young Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that still says what it means—giving thanks. But how do we move it beyond food, football, and stress, and turn it into a joyful, Christ-centered family tradition? In this episode, Hal …

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1. What’s the best advice you ever got from your own dad or mentor? 7:28

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NOTE: This is the first episode that was emailed to me in 15 parts by my Dad who is still getting the hang of this. Forgive if it is noticeable. They will be smoother moving forward! 🥳🤣

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“Didn’t Your Kids Fight?” – MBFLP 314

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(Stock Image: Deposit Photos) Most of our eight kids are adults now and we are so blessed to have good relationships with all of them – and they all get along with their siblings, too! Some people ask if they’ve always been peaceable, and we have to say NOPE. But we found several things along the way that helped shape the sort of family we have tod…

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Hostage Rescues! Daring Jailbreaks! Bryan Stern of Grey Bull Rescue 55:15

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Grey Bull Rescue helps innocent Americans who are stranded, imprisoned, or otherwise trapped in dangerous situations around the globe. BRYAN STERN founded Grey Bull in August 2021, during the fall of Afghanistan. Since that time, Grey Bull has helped rescue more than 8,000 Americans in 800 different missions. Stern's own story begins decades earlie…

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What Bible Should I Get? – MBFLP 313 17:12

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Christians and Jews are sometimes called “People of the Book” because we rest our beliefs on the written word of God. It’s natural for a new believer to have a new desire to read the Bible — but there are a lot of different versions on the shelf! What makes them different? Which Bible is best for new believers? What would we recommend for young rea…

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First Time in Church? – MBFLP 312 15:31

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After the shocking and tragic death of Charlie Kirk last month, there was an unexpected tide of people online who found themselves drawn to God in a way they never had. Some had left the church of their childhood years ago, while others had never been in church at all! Suddenly they felt a call to be in church now. And many had questions – how do I…

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MBFLP – Celebrating Reformation Day (Reformation Season Replay) 29:47

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On October 31, 1517, a young theologian and priest named Martin Luther posted a list of debate questions on the door of the university church in Wittemburg, Germany. What was intended as a invitation for scholars and theologians to meet and consider, became the starting point of a sweeping reformation of Christ’s church – and led to a life-and-deat…

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Halloween and the Reformation (Replay)

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Halloween and the Reformation Halloween and the Reformation may not seem to have much in common. What does Halloween have to do with the Reformation? In this episode listen as you learn about Halloween alternatives. Be sure to follow this episode several ways! One by subscribing to this podcast here – and another is listening on iTunes, Spotify, do…

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CaringBridge: The Website That Saves Lives 52:55

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It's a story about the best of the internet. A place 100 million people visit every year and post 1,600 positive messages every hour. It's CaringBridge. And the support and connection it makes possible can be truly life-saving. "Definitely I wouldn't be here without it, I think," says Jill Olecki, one survivor who's used the platform for years. We …

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Rules and Relationship – MBFLP 289 | Birthday Replay 24:19

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Rules are a good and necessary part of running a home and raising a family. Why do our best efforts sometimes breed resentment or even rebellion, when it’s all so well-intentioned? This episode we’re looking at the crucial balance between rules and relationship in our home! Treasure Hunt Tip: Listen to the podcast to hear a Golden Homeschool Nugges…

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Homeschooling with Unsupportive Family – MBFLP 276 21:14

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If God has called you to teach your children at home, that’s what you need to do! But it’s easier if everyone around you is cheering you on. What do you do if your parents or in-laws or extended family are skeptical? How do you and your family keep on the path when there are headwinds? How do you handle questions, criticisms, or other opposition? A…

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Christianity, Homeschooling & Patriotism: A Biblical View

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Christianity, Homeschooling, and Patriotism (Replay) Podcast: Making Biblical Family Life Practical with Hal & Melanie Young Episode Theme: How Christians can love their earthly country without confusing it with their true citizenship in heaven—and how to teach those principles at home. Sponsor: NOW Programs Episode Summary Hal (former military) an…

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Teen Boys Who Hate School? Causes & Fixes | MBFLP #178

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Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps (MBFLP #178) Episode Details Show: Making Biblical Family Life Practical Episode: #178 Title: Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps Hosts: Hal & Melanie Young Do you have a teen boy who drags his feet, loses focus, or declares he’s “just not a school perso…

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Brock Holt and Caitlin Fink: How the Jimmy Fund and the Boston Red Sox Hit a Home Run for Fighting Cancer 33:55

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Brock Holt is a World Series winner and former Red Sox player. Caitlin Fink is the VP of the team's official charity, the Jimmy Fund. They join us to share how the longest-running partnership between a sports team and a charity has improved the lives of cancer patients around the globe. We invite you to share your feedback about this show with us o…

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Choose Fun And Bliss Through Life’s Toughest Moments With Monick Halm 37:45

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The road to success does not have to be miserable. No one stops you from bringing even a bit of fun to your journey! Moneeka Sawyer joins best-selling author and REI mentor Monick Halm to discuss how she chooses blissfulness in her personal and professional lives, making her overall experience equally purposeful and fulfilling. She shares how “fun …

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Raising Boys in a #MeToo Generation – MBFLP 227 (Special Replay) 34:14

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You spend years teaching your sons right from wrong, good manners instead of bad, and all the right social skills. Yet in a super-sensitive time, even a hint of misbehavior toward a female – sometimes just an accusation – can affect the rest of their lives! When you’ve worked hard to keep your son’s conscience clear and his life innocent … how can …

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Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 2 – MBFLP 253-2 (Replay)

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Part 2 – Making Competition Helpful, Not Harmful When you’ve got more than one child, you are going to have challenges. How can you teach them to play together and enjoy games without the older ones overrunning the younger? We had six boys over a twelve-year span, so we had to figure this out! This episode, we’re talking about some practical ways t…

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Summer Replay: Raising Siblings Without Rivalry – Part 1 – MBFLP 253-1

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MBFLP Episode 253: Siblings Without Rivalry (Part 1) Hosts: Hal and Melanie Young Presented by: CTCMath.com – The math curriculum that actually makes sense! Episode Summary Sibling rivalry. If you’ve got more than one child, you’ve likely seen it – the teasing, bickering, pestering, and outright conflict. But what if your kids could become lifelong…

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64: REWIND EPISODE What your children are learning about money on social media and how to start a conversation with them 7:37

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In this REWIND episode, I speak with Josina Kamerling from the CFA Institute and discuss how parents can help their kids, especially girls, think critically about the financial advice they encounter on social media. We cover essential conversations that empower children to evaluate information effectively and build a solid understanding of money ma…

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Ken's Krew: 'The Perfect Thing' for Neurodiverse Young Adults Needing A Job 41:11

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Ken's Krew creates opportunity and hope for people with neurodevelopmental disabilities by helping them find fulfilling jobs — usually inside of a Home Depot store. In this episode, also you'll hear from Executive Director Suzy Goldberger, who shares how the organization has helped nearly 1,000 people across its 25-year history. You'll also hear fr…

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63: How Dr. Darla Bishop turned her money struggles into financial wisdom for others 28:43

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In this episode of Banking on Girls, I sit down with Dr. Darla Bishop—author of How to Afford Everything, Madeline's Money Adventure (for ages 4–8), and How to Afford College and Grad School. Darla brings her signature mix of humor, wisdom, and real talk to help people of all ages build a healthier relationship with money. From being a doula to a m…

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History for Book Lovers – MBFLP 254-1 (replay) 17:35

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Earlier this year we talked about books and authors the two of us enjoy together (episode 245, “What Are You Reading Right Now?”) and we mentioned that each of us has genres we like personally but separately. A caller on our Listener Response Line reminded us that we hadn’t returned to those books – “You teased us a little bit!” she said – so this …

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62: What I learned at the UN Part 2- Women, technology & AI 5:54

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In this follow-up to Episode 61, I return with Part 2 of my reflections from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69), where I served as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO. This episode dives deep into the intersection of gender, technology, and financial inclusion. 💡 In this episode, you'll hear about: The dangers of AI bias—from…

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Dealing with Disrespect – MBFLP 201 (replay)

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“My son shows me disrespect.” “How can I deal with the disrespect from our kids?” “What can I do to teach my children to be more respectful?” It’s something we all have to deal with as parents, and yet it’s hard – and some of us struggle more than we expected! This episode, we look at the very real question of respect – teaching our kids to show it…